Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
Jacques Villeneuve carried the #1 for the 1998 season as reward for being the 1997 World Champion. Jacques and the Williams team were going to try and defend the title with a new car, the Williams FW-20 and a new engine supplier Mechachrome. The chassis and engine struggled during the season and Jacques could only manage 2 podiums and a 5th place finish in the World Championship.
This Bell dominator helmet painted by Bell S.P.O.R.T.S. Europe is tagged “98.4” and remains in full tobacco livery. As per all of Jacques’ helmets, extra eye-port foam has been added and the drink tube has been drilled out. The front and top vents as well as the drink tube have been tapped-off and the race radio remains intact. The helmet shows light wear however there are a few small paint chips from race use. There is a tear-off attached to the visor which has been signed by Villeneuve but somewhat hard to see because of the tinted visor.
Also included is the original Bell carrying bag with “JV 98-4” handwritten annotations. This item is from Jacques Villeneuve’s personal collection and will come with his signed LOA.
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